5 things Mumsnet has an opinion on this week
Short | 1 months ago
This week on Mumsnet, there was plenty to talk about and, no surprise here, no shortage of opinions shared. Here are the top five that stood out. Comment below and tell us where you stand. Like this? Subscribe to the YouTube channel for more Mumsnet content...
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Has anything strange ever happened to you?
Guide | 1 months ago
Mumsnet storytime... We found a Mumsnet Classic that's been quietly haunting people for years. We've all got one of those "we still don't talk about this" story in our families; what's yours? #mumsnetclassics #creepy #unexplained #storytime #realstories Lik...
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Creepiest thing that's ever happened to you
Short | 1 months ago
Mumsnet storytime... She heard a crash outside. Went to check. Someone was standing against the wall, peering through the kitchen window. This is one of Mumsnet's original creepy confessions, and it's stayed with people for over a decade. Read the full thre...
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Social Etiquette - agree or disagree?
Short | 1 months ago
Nothing unites the country like good manners. Nothing divides it like being asked to explain them. One thread, 999 replies, and a genuinely heated row over something most people do without thinking twice. Save this for the next time someone tells you you're...
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Summer holidays schedule
Short | 1 months ago
A Mumsnetter with 5 children has shared her entire summer holiday schedule, and opinions on this are divided. Her logic: "My kids thrive when they have a routine." So every day gets a theme, plus a daily rhythm of wake-ups, chores and a bit of school work t...
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SMA testing
Short | 1 months ago
A major change to newborn screening has been announced in England. From October 2026, babies will begin being screened for Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) as part of the routine newborn blood test, with the rollout expanding until every newborn in England is ...
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Social media curfew for teens
Review | 2 months ago
The Government's plans for a voluntary overnight social media curfew for 16 and 17-year-olds have landed... and Mumsnetters have thoughts. The proposals would see overnight restrictions and features like autoplay switched on by default for older teens, who ...
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AIBU to find Thomas Tuchel strangely attractive?
Short | 2 months ago
England have a World Cup to win. Mumsnet has bigger questions. Somewhere between "gorgeous smiley eyes" and "thin German Greg Davies," a verdict was reached on Thomas Tuchel. Read the hilarious thread where you can join the vote here: https://www.mumsnet.co...
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Top 100 baby names revealed
Short | 2 months ago
The top 100 baby names chosen by parents in England and Wales for babies born in 2025 have today been revealed by The Office for National Statistics (ONS.) From long-time favourites to names climbing the rankings, here’s the top ten most popular boys’ and g...
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TUI Holiday Village Skanes Tunisia Review
Review | 2 months ago
I stayed at the new TUI Holiday Village in AQI Skanes, Tunisia, with my eight-year-old - here's our honest review of this all-inclusive, family-friendly resort. For all the pros and cons, see our full review at Mumsnet.com: https://www.mumsnet.com/reviews/t...
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Heatwave and schools: Will my child's school close?
Short | 2 months ago
With temperatures rising across the UK, many Mumsnetters are asking the same questions: Will schools stay open? Should I still send my child in? Based on the latest UK Government guidance for parents and schools, we've rounded up everything you need to know...
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Will you let your child stay off school on Monday to watch the football?
Short | 2 months ago
England’s Head Coach Thomas Tuchel has suggested parents should consider keeping children off school on Monday morning if they’re too tired after staying up to watch England take on Mexico in the World Cup at 1am – and it’s sparked a huge debate among Mumsn...
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